as in defended
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as in safeguarded
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protected
Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The system isn't interested in the artistic composition or the specific dog in each photo - elements that might be protected by copyright.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
Give these employees protected time each week to experiment with AI tools and develop new workflows.
—Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The system isn't interested in the artistic composition or the specific dog in each photo - elements that might be protected by copyright.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protected
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The Chinese government has refuted the claims as lies and defended its practice and policy in Xinjiang as fighting terror and ensuring stability.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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The show's creator, Ryan Murphy, defended the series and said he was used to writing about provocative and controversial subjects.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Kale is a witch who is very guarded and needs to learn how to trust people, and keeps getting tested on that over and over again throughout the show.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
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Far from moving toward victory, Israel is becoming less secure in the region, less stable at home, and less likely to find a durable solution with the Palestinians.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Outdoor Life trail runners tested and reviewed the best running headlamps that have a secure fit, steady lighting, and adequate throw for navigating rough terrain at high speeds.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Protected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protected. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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